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Ashley Updike

Nia Blue Belt Teacher

Ashland, OR, United States

My name is Ashley Updike. After practicing yoga on my own for ten years it was time to try something new. Upon an invitation from Sarah Rose Marshank I took her Nia class in 2006. We punched, kicked, blocked, twirled, shimmied, stretched and meditated. Intermixing the movements to heal, tone, coordinate and balance the body, mind, spirit and emotions, I stepped out of the class with the sensation of health and well being. It was love at first dance! I am now a Nia blue belt certified teacher. With the mentorship of Rachael Resch, MS PT/LMT and Sarah Rose Marshank, MEd LMT I have been teaching Nia since May of 2009. These days you will find me at the Dance Space in Ashland, Oregon. A schedule of classes can be found at www.niasomoves.com.